CURRENT MISSION

volunteering my way around the world. http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com

ABOUT ME

I'm 30 & awesome. I can sing but not dance, and I'm good with scissors.

More to the point: I'm an independent travel writer, focusing on cheap/free/environmentally-responsible ways to get around the world.

PHILOSOPHY

Trying to find my way off the grid for good. I believe very strongly in personal responsibility, ethical comportment, and the impact of small actions. I'd like to find myself outside of the United States very soon, building an off-grid home where I can raise my food and continue to write, create, and live a full life on my own terms.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Right now I'm on an extended (hopefully RTW) eco-travel project, so no couch. As soon as I land somewhere, I'll build a guest room for ya.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've been sharing my living spaces with random friends for years&years; CouchSurfing seemed like the logical next step. I'm just getting started as a surfer, but so far:
- Fabulous highrise digs & beer tour of Denver
- Swimming & housepainting in Hot Springs, Arkansas
- A fun&free ride with two beautiful ladies headed to Louisville.

Interests

I like elephants, goats, cheese, and adventures. Sometimes I also like fire and whiskey and metal art. I am secretly engaged to my computer screen.

• arts
• writing
• singing
• dancing
• dining
• cheese
• beer
• traveling
• swimming
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Dead Man, Duke Ellington, Catch-22

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Burning Man is a Disgusting Spectacle.

Teach, Learn, Share

Well gosh, I do have a BA in Linguistics, and I will gladly talk your ear off about that subject. I also interned at Earthships and can teach you how to build walls out of tires, bottles, and cans. I can teach you to weld and to sing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States

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